Hadari

Physiology

Hadari are storm elementals that have a physical body. They resemble humans in appearance, yet their skin color ranges in the shade from obsidian to purple obsidian. Their lightning flashes throughout their body and is visible through their dark skin, showcasing their explosive internal storm. However, having a physical body means they suffer both the benefits and limitations that come with it. Unlike normal air and storm elementals, Hadari cannot fly, and they require food and sleep to function. However, being elementals makes them less vulnerable to the elements.

History

According to legend, the Hadari were elementals who migrated from Mira’s plane of Lightning to the Material Realm. Upon arriving, they were revered like gods. They took material forms, masquerading as avatars of themselves as deities. Angered by their choice of leaving their plane, Mira cursed them to a mortal form of humanity. Upon taking a mortal form, they lost much of their potential as powerful elementals, but they remained and revealed in their newfound influence. Many took on harems and spread their seed, creating the lower castes of Hadar society. Their blood remained only within their pureblood circles. The Hadari find their homes in the mountainous regions of the World of Vala.

Society

Hadari have five castes in their society. The lowest caste is made up of normal humanoids of other races that have mingled with the pureblood Hardai or settled in vihar territories. The second consists of everyday Hadari citizens. The third caste is Thunderlords. Thunderlords are commonly low-status nobles, wealthy commanders, and others with similar status. They are the first level of the ruling class and hold a moderate amount of authority over the normal populace. The fourth caste is the Stormlord caste. Stormlords are high nobles and generals that mingle closely with Hadari royalty. They hold a great amount of power, both politically and magically, and are counted among the strongest Hadari in a community. The final caste is the royal caste. These are the rulers and royalty of all the other Hadari castes and hold the most power over all affairs.